Pepper-Stuffed Lamb With Garlic Chevre Sauce
Description
This elegant Pepper-Stuffed Lamb is the ultimate showstopper for dinner parties or special family gatherings. A boneless leg of lamb is butterflied and filled with roasted bell peppers, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, then rolled and marinated for deep flavor infusion. The meat is roasted to perfection, ensuring a tender, juicy interior. It is served with a luxurious Garlic Chevre Sauce—creamy, tangy goat cheese warmed with garlic and a hint of spice—that complements the rich lamb beautifully. While it requires some prep time and marinating, the steps are straightforward, resulting in a sophisticated Mediterranean-inspired meal that tastes as good as it looks.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the broiler. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing the cores and seeds.
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Lay the pepper halves skin-side up in a shallow broiling pan, positioning the pan 3 inches below the heat source.
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Broil the peppers until the skins blister and turn black.
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Transfer the roasted peppers to a plastic bag and seal it; let them steam for 15 minutes to loosen the skins.
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Once cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skins from the peppers.
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Place the boneless leg of lamb skin-side down on a cutting board and pat it dry with paper towels.
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Sprinkle the lamb evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Arrange the drained sun-dried tomatoes and the peeled roasted peppers down the center of the lamb.
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Roll up the lamb tightly around the filling and secure it with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals. Place the roll in a roasting pan.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced rosemary, minced thyme, minced garlic, and Tabasco sauce.
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Pour the marinade over the lamb roll, turning it once to coat evenly.
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Cover the roasting pan tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the lamb once or twice during the marinating period.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232°C).
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Place the uncovered lamb roast in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (163°C).
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Roast the lamb for approximately 20 minutes per pound (about 2 hours total), or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125 degrees F for rare or 140 degrees F for medium.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and let it stand, loosely covered with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the goat cheese, minced garlic, cream or half-and-half, and Tabasco sauce.
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Heat the sauce gently until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well blended and heated through.
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Slice the lamb and serve with the warm garlic chevre sauce, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2018kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 143g221%
- Saturated Fat 61g305%
- Cholesterol 661mg221%
- Sodium 492mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 171g342%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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